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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.06, 763.58 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.06, 763.58 and 336.40 is: 503.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.06 : 763.58 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.06/763.58 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.06x = 763.58 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.06x = 256,868.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,868.31/510.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.60

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